The good news is my regular doctor knew exactly what was wrong with my knee without having to refer me to the ortho...
The bad news is it is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. It is characterized by pain in the knee, especially when in the seat... Read more

I was planning to blog everyday of my recovery. I am so busy with work and Jane that it didn't happen.
I ran 2 miles on Monday and Tuesday each. I wore the brace that my best friend suggested. It seems to help.
My plan of action is ... Read more

I ran my second half marathon yesterday. It was the same half I ran last year. I had a 15 minute improvement over last year. I was ecstatic.
During the last 2-3 weeks of my training, I did something to my right knee. I was on a 7 mile... Read more

Just got back from a well baby check with Jane. Shes 31 pounds and 36 inches tall. She just turned 2 at the end of December. Amazing how time flies. She blew all of the cognitive milestones out of the water. She's right on par with motor sk... Read more

I would REALLY like to be onefiftysomething before I go on vacation. I weighed in this morning at 160.
My gravy goal is to get to onefiftysomething before vacation and maintain it while we are gone.
We leave for vacation next Wednes... Read more

My sciatic nerve pain is coming back... Not good. I took a zero day yesterday to rest it up, but I can feel it just sitting here in front of my computer. I'm going to take some ibuprofin as soon as I eat something and ice it down.
I'm go... Read more

What an honor to be chosen as motivator of the day! Thank you for all the notes and goodies. I am flattered.
Coincidentally, today was my first triathlon in five years. I placed second in my age class! Woo hoo! The bike and run were toug... Read more

I ran my first half marathon this weekend. Felt really good the first 10 miles. The last three were brutal. Really hot, really humid, transitioning from running on soft ground to pavement, transitioning from a downhill grade to flat. Whew. ... Read more

My first 2 miles were amazing. Fastest I've ever run... However, the last mile... UGH. All in all, I was pleased with my race. Finished 14th in my age class. There were a lot of younger, obviously faster girls. I met some really great peopl... Read more

Not with my half marathon training... actually that's going really well. I went from 5 miles last Wednesday to 6 miles this Wednesday and took 45 seconds per mile off my pace.
What I am discouraged about is my weight. I've been busting m... Read more

Training for a half marathon!!
June 1, pray for me.
Did my longest training run yet on Wednesday... 11.1 miles. I'm slow, but I can run the whole way. Going out for an easy one today.
Love and well wishes to all of you,
Jane... Read more